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January 5, 2020

Vegan finds in Saitama & Kawasaki, Japan

In September (late summer) of 2019 I visited my friends and went to a vegan festival in Tokyo. Weather was great, the daily average temperature was 25C (ideal for Singaporeans). My first stop was Omiya, the commercial centre of Saitama Prefecture that’s located north of Tokyo. Usually tourists just flock to Tokyo and give Saitama […]

January 4, 2020

Malaysian Vegan Festival @ Publika, Kuala Lumpur + Vegan finds in Johor Bahru

Happy 2020 friends! Last year I couldn’t update as much as I wanted, as there were so much going on in my personal and professional life. Now things have stabilised (at work) and quietened down (personal life), I finally have the time to share about my travels. I hope these will be helpful for fellow […]

March 10, 2019

Allium-free Shouyu Ramen with Tempeh Char Siu

Ramen was an import from China that evolved in a uniquely Japanese way. It’s likely the most common and popular dish in Japan among both locals and travellers. Being inexpensive, piping hot, full of umami, it’s very satisfying especially on a cold day! There are 4 main types of ramen you can find in almost […]

February 10, 2019

Okonomiyaki + Japanese Mayo (Plant-Based Japanese Recipes)

I’m starting a small series of plant-based Japanese recipes! This series is inspired by my travels in Japan and will feature my take on some of the amazing food I had there. Those who don’t take alliums or alcohol, fret not – I’ve crafted these recipes in a way where these are optional! It’s very […]

January 27, 2019

Tempeh Bak Kwa – Updated Recipe + Channel 8 Feature

Hope everyone’s 2019 has been good so far! 2019 so far has given me some new opportunities and positive changes. I hope that things are finally looking up and all the hard work I did in 2018 will pay off. My closest friends will know that 2018 was tough in certain aspects. I really want to […]

September 1, 2018

Plant-Based Japan Travel – Osaka

Osaka is known as the kitchen of Japan, and the friendliest city we visited. Although it’s the third largest city in Japan, it’s comparatively less veg*n-friendly than Tokyo or Kyoto. Good thing is, Osaka is much more budget friendly, which is why we did all our shopping there before coming back to Singapore. In certain […]

August 29, 2018

Plant-Based Japan Travel – Kyoto

Kyoto’s many atmospheric shrines and grand temples offer visitors a glimpse into Japan’s ancient past. Come here to experience “wabi-sabi”, the Japanese aesthetic of finding beauty in imperfection (not wasabi!). Everything seems beautiful, from the moss that covers a rock in temple gardens to the irregularities in the ceramic cup that matcha is served in. Kyoto […]

August 28, 2018

Plant-Based Japan Travel – Tokyo 2

Here’s continuing from the previous list! Here are places quite near or further away from Tokyo’s train stations, and are near the following sightseeing spots. Reference map here. Notes: Veg*n is a shortened, inclusive term to refer to vegans and vegetarians. This article is solely based on my experiences and research, thus may not represent […]

August 25, 2018

Plant-Based Japan Travel – Tokyo 1

Tokyo, being the world’s largest city, is often the backdrop of various literature. My favourite manga, Akira, was set here. Tokyo excites the senses – sometimes to an extreme. Towering buildings, endless crowds and maze-like train stations can make one feel like an insignificant ant. The best thing about a megacity is that it absorbs […]

August 23, 2018

Plant-Based Japan Travel – Hokkaido

Hokkaido is best known for postcard perfect winter scenery, nature and the best local produce in Japan. In summer, it has sweeping fields of wheat, flowers and lush green forests. Even though Hokkaido is overall not as veg*n-friendly as Tokyo or Kyoto, it still offers a good amount of veg*n food spots. In fact, I […]